How To Be A Great Leader 💼

In any industry, it takes a lot to be a good leader. Leaders are not only responsible for the actions and results of themselves, but also of the team the oversee. A good leader inspires, empowers, and influences those around themselves to do and be better in all aspects. A good — scratch that — GREAT leader at Project Millennium is what we all aspire to be like.

Being a great leader requires discipline and structure. We asked several of our own what they thought were necessary skills or habits to embody in order to truly lead others, and the answers were not only thoughtful but relevant. Want to have more influence at work? Follow these 5 steps below:

As our upcoming Assistant Manager, Elizandra says, having integrity is KEY to becoming a great leader. Leaders have to do what’s right at all times, when eyes are on them and not. Working with integrity makes this a lot easier because the expectation for honest, quality work is already there. Due to the clientele we represent, leaders at Project Millennium have no choice but to exercise professionalism in everything they do.

Embody The Mentality Of A Student

A great leader never stops learning. They are so hungry for professional development that they embody the mentality of a student still in school. An individual looking to heighten their leadership skills understands that they don’t know it all and constantly seek improvement personally and professionally. Between asking for help, reading new books, and taking notes when learning something new to retain the information, Sabrina here at Project Millennium always places her development as a top priority.

Understand The TRUE Meaning Of Leadership

There’s a clear difference between “management” and “leadership” and it’s one we work heavily to teach here at Project Millennium. The TRUE meaning of leadership is being “at the service of the team, and not the other way around.” Leadership means taking accountability for others, their work, and the total team’s results. Not everyone is capable of this sort of selflessness, but the best leaders lead, not manage others. David, Account Manager at Project Millennium, has mastered this aspect.

As a leader, you must remain committed even when your energy, patience, and enthusiasm wane. As easy as it sounds, it’s hard to stay the course when things aren’t going well at work or at home. Being committed means doing what say and being respectful of your own word. To Axel Barron, Account Manager at Project Millennium, commitment is being true to yourself and your long term goals.

Create & Follow Your Vision

According to our Human Resources Manager, Chelsea, the best leaders have a clear vision and know-how to execute it! A leader won’t be able to lead others without an understanding of where they’re going. Great leaders learn how to define what success looks like to them, set SMART goals, and implement what steps need to be taken to bring that vision to life. Having a vision takes work but introduces a lot of clarity and purpose!

There you have it! You’re already on your way to being a better leader at work and at home. If you focus on acting with integrity, having the mentality of a student, understanding management vs. leadership, staying committed, and creating/following your vision, we guarantee your development will be exponential. Be sure to catch even more leadership tips & advice on LinkedIn and connect with us for the latest updates and team news!